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INSTALLATION OF THE LPG CYLINDER
- Install the full cylinder on its support with the valve facing down.
- Tighten the strap around the cylinder.
- Take up the swivel bracket 6 (fig. G2/3) of the LPG cylinder and lock for secure the bracket.
- Attach the quick coupler to the cylinder by turning the upper ring 4 (fig. G2/1) anti-clockwise.
- Hold the upper ring and tighten the lower ring in the same direction until the pins 3 (fig. G2/2)
are fully raised.
- Ensure that the supply hose is correctly positioned.
- Open the LPG cylinder valve.
- Check the circuit for leaks, I particular at connections.
- Check that no gas can be smelt in the vicinity of the lift truck before starting the engine.
The engine is then ready to be started up.
NOTE: If the engine will not start or falters, check for possible leaks in the system. If in doubt,
contact your dealer.
When stopping the engine for a long period of time, allow the engine to stop of its own accord by shutting-off the LPG cylinder
before switching off the ignition, in order to eliminate all fuel from the supply system.
In case of fire, close the LPG cylinder valve before any intervention.
G3 - LIFT TRUCK
TOWING
Do not tow the lift truck at more than 25 km/h.
- Place the reversing gear in neutral
- Release the hand brake.
- Switch on the warning lights.
- If the engine is not running there will be no steering or braking assistance. Operate the steering and pedal slowly avoiding sudden jerky
movements.
G4 - LIFT TRUCK
SLINGING
- Take into account the position of the lift truck centre of gravity for lifting (fig. G4/1).
A = 648 mm B = 772 mm MI 15 D
A = 776 mm B = 644 mm MI 15 G
A = 818 mm B = 602 mm MI 18 D
A = 826 mm B = 594 mm MI 18 G
A = 842 mm B = 758 mm MI 20 D
A = 840 mm B = 760 mm MI 20 G
A = 916 mm B = 684 mm MI 25 D
A = 916 mm B = 684 mm MI 25 G
A = 1
014 mm B = 684 mm MI 30 D
A = 1 017 mm B = 683 mm MI 30 G
A = 1 062 mm B = 638 mm MI 35 D
A = 1 063 mm B = 637 mm MI 35 G
- Place the hooks in the fastening points provided (fig. G4/2) and around the uprights of the
guard (fig. G4/3).
A B
G4/1
G4/3
G4/2
G2/3
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